2025 Budget: What It Means for the Common Citizen
The Union Budget 2025 promises relief for the middle class and big spending on infrastructure, but is it enough?
Main Body:
Background/Context:
- This is the first post-pandemic full budget, expected to set the tone for an election year.
Facts/Statistics:
- ₹1.2 lakh crore allocated to rural development (↑12%)
- No change in income tax slabs
- Healthcare spending up by 9%
Analysis:
- The budget tries to balance welfare and growth, but ignores education and job creation.
Counterpoints:
- The opposition calls it “an election gimmick” with no real impact.
Conclusion:
- The budget checks many boxes but leaves some critical gaps unaddressed.
Tags & Categories:
#Budget2025, #EconomicPolicy, Analysis, Finance